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Delhi records coldest December morning in 3 yrs as temp drops to 4.5C
The city recorded a low of 4.5 degrees Celsius on Thursday, 0.4 degrees below normal, compared to 4.9 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said
 "Delhi records coldest December morning in 3 yrs as temp drops to 4.5C")
LIVE news: RS Chairman Dhankhar's conduct raises serious concerns about impartiality, says Kharge
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 "LIVE news: RS Chairman Dhankhar's conduct raises serious concerns about impartiality, says Kharge")
One yr of Parliament security breach: 3 chargesheets, 6 in jail, probe on
The security breach happened on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack on December 13, 2023 and the accused have been booked under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)
 "One yr of Parliament security breach: 3 chargesheets, 6 in jail, probe on")
Nation celebrates Gukesh's historic win as youngest world chess champion
The legendary Viswanathan Anand, who won the title an unprecedented five times, praised Gukesh for winning something of this magnitude at such a young age
 "Nation celebrates Gukesh's historic win as youngest world chess champion")
Parliament Session: Cabinet okays 'One Nation, One Election' Bill
Sources said the constitution amendment Bill once introduced would be referred to a parliamentary committee for further scrutiny
 "Parliament Session: Cabinet okays 'One Nation, One Election' Bill")
NGT urges coordinated plan between DDA, DJB to resolve pollution issues
The green body was hearing a matter regarding health hazards to residents because of a stagnant open drain in south Delhi's Vasant Kunj
 "NGT urges coordinated plan between DDA, DJB to resolve pollution issues")
ISRO chairman calls for investment in aerodynamic test facilities in India
"So, many of the test programs that were required to be done for the future aero vehicles were actually cut down and at one point we were told to do more simulations than testing
 "ISRO chairman calls for investment in aerodynamic test facilities in India")
32 political parties support 'one nation, one election' proposal, 15 oppose
The Samajwadi Party (SP) said if simultaneous elections are implemented, state-level parties will not be able to compete with national parties as far as electoral strategy and expenditure
 "32 political parties support 'one nation, one election' proposal, 15 oppose")
FIU helped detecting Rs 11k cr undisclosed income, 461 kg narcotics: FinMin
Besides, it helped in seizure of 461 kg of narcotic/psychotropic substances, levy of Rs 39.14 crore penalty and 184 arrests in money laundering and terror financing cases
 "FIU helped detecting Rs 11k cr undisclosed income, 461 kg narcotics: FinMin")
Outstanding dues of discoms decline 82% in over 2 years to Rs 24,000 cr
Around 13 states reported arrears amounting to Rs 1,39,947 crore as of June 3, 2022, and rescheduled them into EMIs (equated monthly installments)
 "Outstanding dues of discoms decline 82% in over 2 years to Rs 24,000 cr")
Gujarat faces alarming malnutrition rate despite Rs 2,879 cr central aid
Gujarat continues to grapple with high malnutrition rate and widespread anaemia, despite receiving Rs 2,879 crore from the Centre under the Poshan Abhiyaan
 "Gujarat faces alarming malnutrition rate despite Rs 2,879 cr central aid")
Drone mist-spraying pilot project in hitch for high costs, limited results
The technology was proposed as part of Delhi's 21-point Winter Action Plan to combat worsening air quality
 "Drone mist-spraying pilot project in hitch for high costs, limited results")
Govt trying to divert from questions on electoral integrity, says Congress
Congress' deputy leader in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi said that in the past also, his party has raised many questions related to elections, electoral systems, and electoral integrity
 "Govt trying to divert from questions on electoral integrity, says Congress")
Parliament session highlights: LS debates Disaster Management Bill, Rajya Sabha adjourned
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 "Parliament session highlights: LS debates Disaster Management Bill, Rajya Sabha adjourned")
TMC raises Bangladesh issue in Parliament, demands statement from PM
According to sources, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Wednesday told the parliamentary standing committee on external affairs that Bangladesh had assured action against perpetrators of violence
 "TMC raises Bangladesh issue in Parliament, demands statement from PM")
Places of Worship Act hearing: SC says no surveys until case concludes
Places of Worship Act case: Supreme Court has given the central government four weeks to file its reply to the various pleas
 "Places of Worship Act hearing: SC says no surveys until case concludes")
22,956 second appeals, complaints pending in CIC: Centre tells Parliament
According to section 12(2) of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, the CIC shall consist of the chief information commissioner and such number of central information commissioners, not exceeding
 "22,956 second appeals, complaints pending in CIC: Centre tells Parliament")
Delhi HC rejects PIL alleging sexual harassment in film industry
The petitioner, Ajeesh Kalathil Gopi, alleged that sexual harassment was present in the entire film industry
 "Delhi HC rejects PIL alleging sexual harassment in film industry")
Cabinet passes 'One Nation, One Election' Bill; to be tabled in Parliament
Government to introduce three bills, including two constitutional amendments
 "Cabinet passes 'One Nation, One Election' Bill; to be tabled in Parliament")
Harassment not sufficient to find accused guilty of abetting suicide: SC
The observations in the judgement gain significance in the wake of the recent suicidal death case of 34-year-old techie Atul Subhash
 "Harassment not sufficient to find accused guilty of abetting suicide: SC")
